Postgraduate Teaching Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)
The Department of Public Health and Primary Care in Cambridge is seeking a Post-Graduate Teaching Administrator to provide administrative support for its Postgraduate Teaching Programme. The successful applicant will manage the applications process for the PhD programmes, provide day-to-day support to the PhD Director of Studies, and serve as a point of contact for PhD students in the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the PhD programme and assist with administration for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences.
- Manage the applications process for the PhD programmes and provide day-to-day support to the PhD Director of Studies.
- Serve as a point of contact for PhD students in the department.
- Assist when required with administration for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences.
- Ensure the efficient organisation and smooth running of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care's postgraduate Teaching Programme.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is educated to GCSE standard including English and Mathematics (or hold equivalent qualifications) or have equivalent experience.
- Has excellent organisational skills.
- Is IT literate, with experience using the Microsoft Office package, particularly Word and Excel and preferably MS Teams.
- Knowledge of Moodle is desirable.
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills. ¿- Experience managing databases and websites.
- Has experience of working with the University administration and finance systems (CAMSIS and CUFS) is desirable.
We can offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals
- The option to work in a hybrid fashion
- Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine
- Opportunities for career development
- An excellent location, to the South of Cambridge
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week
Start Date: preferably mid-June/early July
Closing Date: 4 June 2023
Interview Date: 8 June 2023
Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre)
Informal enquiries can be made to Hannah Wheatcroft, Business and Operations Manager hw629@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance.
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